The NYPD 84th Precinct warned Brooklyn businesses of rising commercial burglaries and urged brighter lighting, stronger locks and free security assessments.

Arrivals into LaGuardia were briefly halted after a security scare aboard a transatlantic flight; officials later said the bomb threat was unfounded. The flight landed at Newark.

Family members and safety advocates marched Canal Street, placing memorials at fatal intersections and pressing NYC DOT to accelerate a long‑planned redesign. The walk underscored data showing repeated injuries and deaths on the corridor.

A 30-year-old man was fatally struck on the Major Deegan Expressway near W. 233rd Street in Van Cortlandt Park; police say the driver remained at the scene.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has paused Bronx Week for May 2026, saying the break will let her office redesign the festival amid economic strain. Officials say select marquee events will continue while the public is invited to weigh in.

A Manhattan man was given 39 years‑to‑life for the 2020 East Harlem killing of Christopher Rodriguez, plus arson and attacks on officers. The DA announced the sentence on X.

A massive fire ripped through a two‑story building under construction in Glendale early Thursday; Citizen app video captured the blaze and one firefighter was hospitalized.

A man was shot Wednesday in Parkchester and taken to Jacobi Medical Center; police are investigating.

Flatbush tenants say roaches, mold and leaks have made 75 Lenox Road unlivable and are pressing Mayor Mamdani to force repairs. They point to a court order and HPD watchlist.

The NYPD’s 103rd Precinct warned Jamaica commuters that robberies are targeting designer jackets, bags and sneakers and shared a checklist of precautions. Officers stressed vigilance on transit and busy corridors.

A Brooklyn teacher was arrested Wednesday and charged with forcible touching, sexual abuse and endangering a 16‑year‑old student, authorities say. The suspect is identified as 48‑year‑old Steven Schnee.

NYPD Crime Stoppers released images after a woman was punched on the Upper West Side; a reward up to $3,500 is being offered for information.

A 20-year-old man was shot in the chest Wednesday in Belmont and remains in critical condition at St. Barnabas Hospital.